Mr Matthewson spent three seasons with Chester after signing in 1973, playing more than 80 games for the club.

He captained what is considered to be one of the finest teams in Chester's history, leading the club to promotion from the old Division Four and also the last four of the League Cup in 1975.

Former Chester FC captain Reg Matthewson

Mr Matthewson played in all eight games of the cup run, which included giant-killing victories against Leeds United and Newcastle United, and was a popular figure with supporters during his time with the Blues.

He began his career in 1958 with his hometown club Sheffield United and went on to make almost 150 appearances for the Blades before switching to Fulham in 1968.

Reg Matthewson (centre) in action for Sheffield United against Chelsea in 1967 (Image: Getty Images)

He spent five years at Craven Cottage and played 158 times for the Londoners before joining Chester in January 1973, initially on loan.

Having had a spell on the coaching staff at Sealand Road, Mr Matthewson finished his career in Welsh football with Bangor City in 1979 where he was a player/coach under former Chester teammate Stuart Mason.